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Cutlery Case (Germany)

This is a Cutlery case. It is dated 1799. Its medium is wood, parchment. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Samuel P. Avery. It is credited Gift of Samuel P. Avery.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 22 x 5.4 x 3.4 cm (8 11/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 5/16 in.)

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Cutlery Case (Germany); wood, parchment; H x W x D: 22 x 5.4 x 3.4 cm (8 11/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 5/16 in.); Gift of Samuel P. Avery; 1898-6-12

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